Senior Golden Sneakers
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Happy Sunday!
I enjoyed time at the pool with new friends who were trying to talk me into going out with them last night but I declined and went to Church and then to see Babe and Daisy. Another pool day for me after I have a video call with my family.
Lin, your first party sounds like Robby's party, he gets over excited and out of control at times, it gets exhausting. Kids are kids and the good thing about being a grandma is that I get to go home. lol My friends own a farm as well so if they could help at all let me know, he seems to know a lot about crops.
Buzz, I am glad the CBD is working for you and with your information if someone here needs it for pain why not give it a try? As long as it's legal it can't hurt.
Anne, I am glad you had success with the ratatouille and had enough to freeze. Michael will be pleasantly surprised. I have to admit I am a meat eater, steak being my favorite. I eat a lot of chicken since it seems to be the healthiest. Eating low carb means eating lots of protein, although I haven't been good lately and as of today I am over my goal but hope to get it back down by Friday.
Jackie and Patsy must be busy if I beat them here.
Have a good day.
Sandy
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Heavy rain and high winds greeted me this morning which meant a local doggie walk rather than risk being under the trees in the woods where we have been noticing several are keeling over due to dried out roots. Dry weather returns tomorrow followed by more heat but at least the garden has had a great soaking!
Buzz, thanks for all the info. I've messaged about my own little research and also found this from a news story since it's an ongoing issue in the UK
Cannabis oil
The Home Office says that it can contain a maximum THC content of 0.2% and that the THC must not be easily separated from it.
Industrial hemp can be used for things such as building materials and clothing.
CBD oil can also be extracted from these plants and, as it is a legal cannabinoid, can be sold in the UK.
The oil has been thought to have some medicinal properties, including relieving inflammation, pain relief and reducing anxiety, although there have not been conclusive scientific studies on this.
Lin, 1940 was mentioned as the year CBD materialised so WWII. I can imagine pure and organic is there is such a combination, would be best for you.
Anne, the ratatouille is easy isn't it but like you, I always end up with far too much. I'll take a pot to my friend on Tuesday along with a variety of allotment goodies and eggs and I'm betting she will be amazed I can be so productive!!
Sandy, definitely the best solution for you and Robby. If he wasn't there to face time then must have been out having a good time! Don't worry no climbing the ladder until my neighbours are about. For a start I can't lift the thing the way I used to so will need help to raise it up to the roof!! Since the weather is turning dry again I'll probably leave it until I get back from my visit as I imagine it's only a few old leaves blocking the downpipe.... hope so anyway!
As much as I've been trying to concentrate on some housework I keep distracting myself with more lazy pastimes. The vacuum has been put round downstairs and some window frames and general woodwork washed but I need to do the same upstairs so will get on
Hello to Patsy and Jeri. Happy Sunday everyone.
Jackie0 -
Lost my post!!! Think I previewed it but then forgot to post it. Something silly anyway.
Can't repeat it all now because I have housework to complete but will paste again this section from a news story for Buzz. We are only just catching on to CBD benefits in the UK but of course it is quite controversial.
Cannabis oil
The Home Office says that it can contain a maximum THC content of 0.2% and that the THC must not be easily separated from it.
Industrial hemp can be used for things such as building materials and clothing.
CBD oil can also be extracted from these plants and, as it is a legal cannabinoid, can be sold in the UK.
The oil has been thought to have some medicinal properties, including relieving inflammation, pain relief and reducing anxiety, although there have not been conclusive scientific studies on this.
Lin, 1940 it was first extracted so that will be WWII.
Hopefully back later to post properly.
Jackie1 -
Mike came over for the ratatouille and enjoyed it so much he's going home with a pot. We went off to the bookstore and I came home armed with "Everyday Vegetarian" (over 150 meatless dinners), and they look really yummy. I'm taking vegetarian living really seriously these days. Oh and I also picked up "Then she was Gone" by Lisa Jewell. No idea if I'll like it, but I read anything I can get my hands on!
This was just a quick hi because Mikes still here and Mark and Mary Jo on their way.
Enjoy Sunday,
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Good Sunday afternoon! Sunny but mild. Overnight we must have had a slight sprinkle. The deck eas wet but not really soaked. Katie and I did morning exercises out on the deck. Katie ran around chasing invisible villains and monsters...to keep me safe!
Cannabiss is legel here in Oregon. There are specialty shops on every corner it seems. The thing is, there are shops that cater to people seeking pain relief and for sleep aids. Some oriented toward recreational use. It is tested and given certification here for Organic and purity. In talks with a nurse practitioner here, her take was this...if pain or insomnia affects the quality of life, then this might be a good option. The task is for each person to do as Buzz did. Research what would be safe and best for ourselves. Do all th other things that help maintain a healthy life. CBD would be just another component toward that quality of life. It is not a magic substance that solves all issues.
I need to call my sailing son, he is most likely on the water, in the wind, doing what he loves. Sailing on a sunny mild day with a bit of wind to “fill the sheets.” Talking about quilts, I am also looking for a quilt with boats or sailing designs to give him this fall on his birthday. Is that too much of a Granny Gift?
Anne and Lin: I have never really liked meat. I make several things that John really likes that are meatless. I also make some things that I put some chicken on the side for John. This is the way of our life. Accommodation! Vegan and vegetarian dishes are great but it is all in the vocabulary. I never call my meatless dishes vegan or vegetarian. That would scare John and our son, Damon.
Our musician friend is having a lot of health issues. It honestly takes my breath away. I know his wife loves him dearly. BUT she can be so thoughtless and rude. She was discussing his incontensence right in front of him. He looked so humiliated. Aging isn’t supposed to be so achingly sad. He still makes wonderful music both in the symphony and the jazz quartet. Beautiful white hair and blue eyes with a sort of blank look on his face. Then he starts to play music and you wonder...where is this coming from?
A new week has started. See you there!
Patsy0 -
Again , my day has flown by. The scale was kind this morning and I am approaching first goal. I'm not certain I can really follow WW new program with all the zero points for so many things. I actually feel too full! Hoping to get to tonight's movie about retired race horses and a man who saves their lives. Doesn't everyone have a spot for horses? Have to go through and delete all the email junk this election season, and then research the who and what of those remaining! There must be a few honest politicians left!
Buzz
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Morning all. Thoughts as Jill and I surveyed the overgrown landscape on our morning walk. Anybody else noticed that a certain president has been strangely silent for the last few days?
Wash day, leftover food day, clean up day,
I'm away,
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Silence is golden.
I am at meeting number 3!!
Hugs.
Lin1 -
Happy Monday! I am going to Legoland with Lisa, the kids, her parents and Bryanna. It will be a long day but fun for the kiddos. Can't wait to see Charlie, she is growing so fast. I have no time to chat so have a great day, I hope the sun is shining by you.
Sandy
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Just letting you know that again I have been asked to accept MFP using my data for USA gvt purposes and whatever. I am not comfortable with this but have momentarily accepted to avoid being deleted from MFP again and to find out if you have had the same message AND if so, will you accept?
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Anne! I have not had this experience. This does feel uncomfortable and I would be scared of it as well. Maybe Sandy can help on this. Does this sound like some sort of scam? Stay alert. You never know what crazy scam is turning up next.
Foggy day with perhaps some rain or showers. Must let Katie out before we get rain. She is totally a cream Puff! She hates rain. Perfect doggie for rainy wet Oregon.
Well I can see summer is passing fast. There are actually yellow leaves starting to show on some of the trees. I know it is almost August but it feels like summer made a late appearance and now she is preparing to leave.
There is still some creative gray matter floating around in my brain. I had a lovely chat with one of my writers group. Her book is being published. I helped her with some of the writing. I am so happy for her. There is something wonderful about being part of a creative project, even a small invisible part. It is that reflected glory thing. Speaking of creative endeavors, I am going to commit to 3 new pieces to show in the Christmas gallery show. I can do that without too much anxiety or fuss.
I am so amazed at people with the luck of having a large attentive family. I am sure they never realize just how fortunate they are. Our neighbors have a big family that is constantly in and out of their house. The neighbors are our age and they had 3 grown kids. The kids are married and have grown kids plus great grandkids. It is like a revolving party over there. Lovely! Everyone turned up to help with our neighbors redo on their flooring. One of the grandsons mowed part of our grass while mowing the lawn for his grams! Sweet kids!
Monday is laundry and whatever dirt I can clean up before I callapse. I always have more dirt than energy!
Patsy0 -
A busy day getting myself ready to travel. The cottage has been tidied and hen house cleaned so now just a few more items to pack.... George has a bag too! I've a collection of veggies from the allotment to take, tomatoes from the greenhouse and of course some eggs so we won't go hungry!
I'll walk George first thing then do battle on the roads and should be in Tewkesbury by lunchtime.
I wish you all a peaceful week. Take care in all you do and stay out of mischief!
Jackie1 -
Anne, do not accept that spam about US Gov and don't click on any links. Just close it out and don't worry about it.0
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Safe travels Jackie! Enjoy your week. No mischief from me.
Meetings are over. Yippee!
I tried to get an adjustment to my Internet bill for the couple of weeks with no service. They gave me a pathetic amount. No discussion or debate. Take it or leave it. I also looked into adding some channels to my TV service since I dropped Sling TV due to a rate increase. Ridiculous amount to add channels. So forget about it.
I was sorting through some emails and read a newsletter that said a friend had passed away in April I was shocked. I knew she had lung cancer but she had always told me they caught it very early and she would be fine. She had treatment at Anderson in Texas. So upbeat and confident. Have been reminiscing.
And I decided to be a bit productive I have labeled 48 ink pads with color swatches and the names of each. The little labels are on the side so they can be inserted into a holder and you know what you are grabbing without having to pull it out to see the color on the lid. I had them stacked before and the lids were not staying on well.
Guess I should get moving along. Tomorrow is Mah Jongg morning.
Be well. Hugs
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Good advice from SANDY, ANNE! Never click on unexpected links...anywhere! How did you "momentarily" accept? If you clicked a YES link, perhaps you should do a virus scan?
JACKIE, met a charming couple at dinner tonight, originally from Devonshire, or the southwest area of G.B......they have lived in Australia, Switzerland, U.K., and now, Florida, where they have retired to my Community. I felt I had more in common with them than with some of our American residents who accept the crudeness emanating from you know where! Enjoy both your trip and your visit to Tewkesbury!
PATSY, isn't it pathetic how so many people assume those with dementia are also deaf? You are so sensitive to others! And yes, a quilt is a bit of a granny gift, but so what? It's a great idea! Your musician friend is responding to music with great memories and a link to the past. Music is almost the last thing to go! Thanks for the information on cbd! I need to find a dropper with mg. marks on it. I now am just guessing what I'm adding to 1 dropper!
LIN, meeting #3? Do you ever tire?
By the way, next month's meeting from the rehab department will be discussing incontinence!
They claim everybody will eventually have to deal with it and there are answers to a number of the problems besides good old Kegels!
Again, this morning my scale was encouraging and I actually made up my mind to attend,the Total Body Workout class. I thought I had gotten into the class that was too advanced for me, as the marching in place and some other aerobic exercises had me huffing and puffing, and I had to quietly march in place at times. But when our instructor heard me say I would come to chair exercises next time, she said I was doing as well as or better than other people who come regularly! That was a surprise, but I'll give it consideration. I felt so incompetent!
A quick glance at my mail, and I'll try to get to bed earlier tonight! Oh, oh! Thunder cracking again! Buzz
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Thanks for answering my query BUZZ, PATSY and SANDY. I'm such a nuisance aren't I. It was the same as before, "if you don't accept you will be deleted from MFP." The first time I didn't accept as you know and I promptly got thrown out of MFP. This second time I did tick the acceptance buttons to avoid being deleted like the first time and here I am wondering if I'm being scammed or actually MFP is slowly getting rid of foreign people who don't pay premium. Whatever, I really can't see what use I am to any scam artist OR government. I live a very peaceful, boring and quiet life, not to mention being far too old and short of cash to do much damage to society. You know how it is. One becomes sort of invisible with age. One last query though, how do you do a virus scan on an Apple iPad? It's supposed to be built in. I'll take a look when I trundle off.
Apart from the above yesterday was a very normal day. I did chat with my friend who has the tumour behind her eye, and naturally she isn't in the most cheerful of moods. It was also a much cooler day so no A/C and its continuous hum. I think LIN will be pleased to get away from meetings today.
Safe journey JACKIE and I hope you find your friend just like her old self. Hello JERI,
Hugs and goodbye, for now, from
Annie
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Think I might have managed the virus check. Thanks again for your help, annie0
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Michael is beginning to think I am being scammed. So might disappear temporarily as I find the whole thing disturbing. It's not just MFP affected, I lose the ability to message and everything else. Will rejoin in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile take care of yourselves you lovely ladies,
Sadly,
Anne.0 -
Huh? Why does ANNE have to disappear? The whole technical world is getting nutty! My phone gets scam calls at least 5 times a day! I've invited a widower to join me at dinner tonight, and then invited another widow so no one gets the wrong idea. Why can the 2 genders not be just friends without suspicious others thinking something is afoot? He's at least 10 years younger than I and we are friends from the support group we were both in. Since neither of us had other plans tonight, I suggested we meet for dinner . So I'd better get something other than exercise clothes on.
Hope everyone is well and too busy to check in! Don't leave us, ANNE!
Buzz 0 -
Goodness. What a day.
Anne, unhappy that you are in hiding again.
Buzz, do what you want. People will always chin wag. We have a missing university student and it is very high profile. I cannot believe how many people are saying her boyfriend did something to her with no information. The police have said many times now that he was out of town and is not a suspect. But people still consider him guilty. Do what you want. People, must ignore them.
I don’t know what other things I have missed.
I ran many errands today, played Mah Jongg and won twice!!! Did a bit of cooking and also laundry.
Tomorrow is an early Tai Chi day, trip to the post office, maybe discount day at the grocery store. Afternoon Tai Chi is less likely.
Must check on my sweet potatoes.
Best wishes everyone. Hugs.
Lin0 -
Cloudy and foggy today. I for one will be glad when this day draws to a close. I have been having one accident after another plus a really lousy nights sleep. Nothing really important, just silly annoying little accidents. Spills, stumbling, a scam phone call, ripped my shirt, stepped on a paint brush loaded with paint, stepped in Katie throw-up. She ate a bunch of grass, of course!
John is off to the dermatologist again. A report on the biopsies. I think it will be a good report. He really seems cleared up.
Under Armour is an an international company. I don’t see them trying to ditch Canadians off MFP. But again! What do I know? I think Anne accidently clicked on a pop up ad and got contaminated with malware. But once agin! What do I know?
Buzz: I think those 21 different commandments you sent us mention not caring what others think. Great advice. I have it printed and stuck in my frig. If your new friendship bothers someone else...let them look somewhere else. I think it would be just fine if you started “keeping company” with this gentleman if he is nice, intelligent, and fun to be with. Just my opinion.
Lin: scary times these days. Disappearing girls! Be careful and watch yourself. Park next to street lights etc. you know the precautions you must take.
Aspirin and water with a wedge of lemon!
Patsy0 -
Happy Wednesday! That 18K has still not been won, I wonder how many numbers are left for someone to pick the right one. I didn't win at bingo either so it was a bad night. Hopefully tonight will be different.
I agree with Patsy that Anne got malware and clicked on something she shouldn't have. I understand her fear though and hope she does return sooner than later. These scammers love when someone's computer gets all messed up, they are all idiots.
I hope Jackie, is having a wonderful time. Patsy, I hope today is a better day for you. Lin, you are so busy lately it is hard to pin you down. Buzz, doesn't matter what people think as long as you enjoy yourself and other company. I met people at the pool who are all ten or more years younger than me and they want me to go out with them. I will probably take them up on it one of these days.
Hope everyone is well and enjoying life.
Sandy
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Good morning all, it is muggy here but there was a rumor of showers today. I am so nervous with the wildfires south and east of us. The rain or showers sound heaven sent! My heart breaks for those who have lost their homes to fire. Yes it is only “stuff” but the emotional element of losing your home, the place that was supposed to be our safe haven, heart wrenching!
I refuse to believe or accept that we could lose contact with our Anne. We will keep in touch no matter how strangled the communication lines.
John’s biopsies showed nothing! But he had a itchy inflamed rash from his ankles to his neck. I am not kidding when I say he looked like a 10 year old kid with a bad case of measles. He was and sometimes still is, very cranky about this. What is this? How did I get it? What can I do to NOT get this ever again? You get the picture...
Katie needs a bath and a total grooming. This is serious. Toenails, ear clean, brush and trim around the eyes and her beard and mustache. She hates all that but it must be done. I will be exhausted and covered in dog hair and soap suds.
The Manafort trial is like a political burlesque. Peeping into such corruption is nauseating. What happened to these people? What happened to their heart and soul?
I am grateful that you all are in my life. I would be lost without you. This small group has a cohesive nature. We do have such fun advising each other. We will stick together, no matter how crazy the effort.
Anne, Jackie, Lin, Buzz, and our beloved leader, Sandy. Each an original and totally adorable. There seems to be plenty of room for others who wish to jump into the group. Yeehaw!
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Good afternoon. It is disconcerting to have our group split my MFP or some intermediary malware. I will admit if someone told me I needed to run a virus scan on my iPad, I would have no idea how o attempt that. I did not think there was software to run on an iOS system. I keep my operating system up to date. If there’s an update, I run it. Otherwise, I have no idea. I power it down from time to time.
On my Windows laptop, I update the virus detection every day and run a scan.
I am not confident in doing many other things.
Okay, so it was early Tai Chi morning and a friend who hasn’t been there for months showed up for a little while. It is her husband who is in hospice care at home. She gets out for little bits of time when he is sleeping. They live nearby the center. Anyway, nice to see her and like it or not, she got a hug!
Then onward to spend my Starbucks stars before they expired (lost some last month). Then I stopped at an office supply store to look at the cost for a package of sheets of labels. Small ones that could can be used for return address labels. And I also checked the price of printer ink and looked at the bargains in school supplies. I was just about to scoop up some of those bargains to donate for the usual “Back to School” drives but decided to wait and see. Are we going to collect for young children or older ones? Makes a difference in the supplies you select.
I of course just love markers, paper, notebooks, pencil cases, etc., etc. Haaaa. But I am not going back to school! We have a tax free weekend (Friday and a Saturday) for clothing items under $100 but interestingly enough it does not include school supplies, specialty sports shoes or anything that costs more than $100. And it does not have to be children’s clothing, men’s, women’s, boys, girls, all are fair game.
I stopped by the grocery store for the discounts, got my lunch and then went to the post office to get postage for my return item to Land’s End.
I just framed little mixed media piece and am working on a journal page.
That is about it. I am waiting to hear if my Tai Chi instructor can fit in a lesson for me this week. It doesn’t sound likely but we will see I guess. Tomorrow is ladies of the library day.
Hugs my friends. I will copy this and send it to Anne a little later.
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LIN, how horrible about that poor student! But good for you with your Mah Jongg winnings!
Did my nails last night and fell asleep several times during lacquer application! Today my nails are just a mess of bubbles so I have to re-do them anyway!
SANDY, so sorry about having to reinstall your computer twice! Once is once too much!
The following is simply a copy of my answer to ANNE
ANNE, we miss you already! It may not have been a virus at all; just some idiot playing around with his/her new computer!
I thought Florida was fortunate having such a rainy season with all the fires out west, and then I saw pictures of all the yucky algae infestation in our streams and canals. Just can't win!
Have you tried writing to MFP regarding your problem? There's a special area for technical questions and they usually answer me within 24 hours.
As far as the joys of spring, until I move to Australia, I'm looking forward to autumn, as I'm tired of jumping out of my chair with these huge unexpected thunder claps!
I forgot to order low sodium soup yesterday, so I must stuff up with water today, as I gained 2 pounds overnight.It's so easy to get discouraged! Dinner again tonight with Ray and other friends. He is the widower I ate with last night, telling me about his 32 day auto trip (by himself) he just returned from, seeing all the magnificent Parks in the northwest! Buffaloes, glaciers, extreme heights, etc. He did very well.
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I sure hope ANNE's problem is temporary malware. Would changiing the passwords to her WiFi help?
PATSY, could John have gotten shingles? There is a new pair of inoculations for shingles we are all being urged to take, if you can find them!
SANDY, especially since you look like your kids' older sister, I think accepting dates would be great for you!
My foray into that aerobics class Monday, took care of my ankles, left shoulder, left hip and right butt! I had that feeling when I was fudging the marching steps! I think I'll get back to just plain walking where and as much as I'm comfortable with!
Tomorrow I have Weight Watchers, a noontime party for the assistant to Oris, our exercise leader. She is getting married on the 18th. I made the invitations, for which received many compliments. It's always nice when people like your efforts! After that I have Volley Ball.
Now, having made 2 greeting cards tonight, I will go to bed and try to catch some sleep.
LIN, sending love your way, too! Buzz
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Pub lunch...Out to lunch!!
Jackie
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Happy Thursday! Meeting day, no win at bingo, that's all that is new in my life. lol
Jackie, I presume you are on your road trip and stopped for lunch. Have fun, I know your friend will be so happy to see you. Buzz, I don't plan on dating anyone, if anything it would be a group going out together. I am still married even though I don't live with Babe and would never think about dating anyone. Lin, busy as usual. It said that the missing Iowa girl might have been spotted in Missouri so I hope they find her soon. Patsy, I give you credit for giving Katie a complete grooming, that is hard work especially on a big girl like her. Anne, Buzz might have a good idea in changing your password on your WiFi and also on MFP. Just a thought, hope all is well with you. ( I will copy and paste this in an email)
Have a good day,
Sandy
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Hello my dears, I am extremely creaky today. I fell last night and really bruised my hip. I can hobble along but OH BABY! This is not very funny. I am making a real effort to stay positive and let fear of falling keep me from doing stuff. Sounds pretty easy but for me, I have fallen 3times now. No damage except for a few bruises and a real hit to my dignity. (if I ever had any).
Looks like a partly cloudy day. We had a “Camelot” rain shower early this morning. The leaves are starting to have that autumn tinge of yellow and orange. Early fall? We occasionally get the strong smell of smoke from California fires and our own Eastern Oregon wildfires.
John’s biopsies said nothing! No answers there. We still just spectulate and wonder about this huge rash that covered John. It is gone now. Thanks be to God!
I am very sore but I must try to do a bit of cleaning. I think I heard that gentle movement is good for sore and bruised muscles.
Sandy: you always seem very loyal and caring about your husband. You also seem to have a huge family support system in place. Good for you! My support system is dear John and nurse Katie. Our son would pitch in if needed.
Jackie: will you be using that glorious tennis court? Wonderful photo. It does seem like your part of England, looks similar to Oregon but we don’t have low rolling hills. I suspect the latitude is the same.
Buzz: I have tried exercising with a class. Not happening for me. As far as your new friend, your commandments for seniors mentions how important it is to stay connected to friends and family. Get out and do things. Good advice. I fight agoraphobia constantly. I fear my movie and book recommendations are lacking. No good movies so far. John is impatiently waiting for the new lee Child book. I read everything. I have no Standards!
Hugs and greetings to everyone...including Anne, Lin and Jeri.
Simply adore each and every one of you!
Patsy
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It IS amazing how our group has become similar to lifetime friends! PATSY, I know we are all happy you are now part of our group, and yes, I believe there is genuine caring on all our parts. We worry,...and feel joy for one another,...and by the way, do you recall when I posted that list of "rules"? I never printed it, and think it's high time I do so!
Well, my Weight Watchers said I lost another 1/2 pound the past week. Salty soup saved me from being a braggart! I ways up 2 pounds on my scale! After the meeting, we had a sweet lunch party for an assistant leader here whose wedding is approaching, and then I played seated volleyball. We have so many laughs and some exercise playing.
Will ANNE try the password changes? We have a hole in her spot, just waiting! I haven't checked email yet. Buzz
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